Chapter 398: Life Forbidden Zone

Ye Liuyun's domineering approach truly intimidated some other demon cultivators. So, Ye Liuyun swaggered with Wu Qingcheng and Lei Ming into the Life Forbidden Zone, and no one asked any further questions.

"Which Sect are they from? Or the Dark Night Demon Hall?" some demon cultivators nearby whispered, yet no one could guess.

"They must be a master from some Sect; didn't you see the Elder of the Heavenly Gang Realm get wiped out at once! Such a person is not one we can afford to offend!"

"This person actually dares to enter the Life Forbidden Zone! Aren't they afraid they won't get out?"

The demon cultivators outside debated, yet none dared to follow inside.

Inside the Life Forbidden Zone, a mist hung thickly, the whole sky a dull gray, feeling especially oppressive. A cold wind slammed the face, and as soon as Ye Liuyun and his companions stepped in, they knew this was no good place—likely harboring Yin Souls, demon monsters and the like.

"You two would be safer returning to the Storage Ring," Ye Liuyun suggested to Wu Qingcheng and Lei Ming.

"No, I want to stay with big brother. Don't forget I still have a bell; it can help you later!" Lei Ming jingled the bell on his wrist.

Her bracelet also bore four bells, meaning the White Fox Demon King could rescue them four times.

Ye Liuyun looked at Wu Qingcheng again. She said, "Let me train first; if it's dangerous I'll go back, I can't always rely on your protection!"

"Fine, experiencing danger leads to growth. If danger arises, you should immediately come to me."

Ye Liuyun also felt they had too few chances to train. So he released everyone, letting them all train together. Moreover, these people had cultivated for many days in the Dragon Palace and Xuan Kong Shi, already on the brink of a breakthrough; training outside would aid their realm breakthrough.

Ye Liuyun also activated his Golden Pupil to probe Su Miaoyin's whereabouts. However, the fog blocked his view, and he couldn't see far. It seemed Miaoyin realized escape was hopeless and had already headed deeper into the Secret Realm.

"Let's go! We'll explore as well; since it's a Secret Realm, we should get some reward."

Ye Liuyun said, leading everyone deeper into the Secret Realm.

Not far in, they simultaneously heard a cat's meow. "Meow," the soft sound came, prompting everyone to glance sideways.

From the mist emerged a little white cat, its big eyes looking pitifully at them. Lei Ming couldn't help but rush to hug the cat, but Ye Liuyun grabbed him.

His Golden Pupil saw not a cute little white cat but a bald, cat-shaped Soul, its body longer than a normal cat, with protruding eyes, exposed fangs, drooling, looking terrifying. Its whole body was covered in large patches of blood scabs, looking disgusting.

Ye Liuyun immediately unleashed his Soul Domain. Hell Mingshe instantly recognized it. "Soul‑eating cat! Leader, quickly use Nether Ghost Fire to attack them. This soul‑eating cat is a hellish nether soul that specifically absorbs living beings' Souls; only Nether Ghost Fire can counter it."

Hell Mingshe shouted while keeping a safe distance.

The soul‑eating cat was enveloped by Ye Liuyun's Thunder Fire Domain. Blood Thunder and Golden Crow Holy Fire seemed to have no effect on it; no matter how they bombarded it, it felt no pain, and instead it dispelled its illusion, revealing its true form and scrutinizing Ye Liuyun's Soul Domain.

Ye Liuyun seized its moment of carelessness and launched a strand of Nether Ghost Fire at it.

"Aoo—" the soul‑eating cat wailed, and was instantly incinerated. Ye Liuyun hadn't expected Nether Ghost Fire to work so well on it.

He also felt a bit regretful, still wanting to use Soul Search to locate Miaoyin.

"Leader, there must be more soul‑eating cats nearby; they usually live in packs. Don't let them bite your Soul, or the damage will be too great. Moreover, these creatures are agile and hard to handle," Hell Mingshe, apparently quite frightened by the soul‑eating cats, warned Ye Liuyun with lingering fear.

Ye Liuyun immediately warned everyone to gather around him, encircling him.

All around them, the wailing of soul‑eating cats echoed, making everyone's hair stand on end. In the mist, a lone soul‑eating cat's silhouette kept flashing, darting wildly.

These soul‑eating cats were indeed extremely agile; some could even reverse their bodies mid‑air. Ye Liuyun's attacks missed several times. Only when they were close could he envelop them in his Soul Domain to kill them.

Within the Soul Domain, Ye Liuyun is the ruler and can greatly affect the movement speed of these soul‑eating cats.

After witnessing Ye Liuyun's Nether Ghost Fire, the soul‑eating cats showed fear; after a few futile attacks, they retreated into the mist, no longer making a sound.

Such agile Soul assassins, hidden in the dark for ambush, are even more terrifying. Hence Ye Liuyun and his group proceeded cautiously, never relaxing vigilance.

As Ye Liuyun's party moved slowly forward, Ye Liuyun suddenly heard a rapid flute sound, sounding as if battling something, its aggressive intent obvious.

"It must be Su Miaoyin fighting. It's great if she's okay!"

Ye Liuyun thought of this, let out a long howl, first urging Su Miaoyin to hold on, then led the group to speed up toward her.

As they accelerated, the soul‑eating cats pounced again. Ye Liuyun immediately opened his Soul Domain, charging forward with the group. Any soul‑eating cat daring to enter his Soul Domain was instantly killed.

"Meow, humans, and the few Monster Beasts you bring, this is not a place for you; retreat quickly."

A voice suddenly entered Ye Liuyun's Sea of Consciousness, warning him and his group. It sounded like it came from one of the soul‑eating cats.

"Release that woman, and we'll leave," Ye Liuyun said, but his feet were already quickening.

"This is the Life Forbidden Zone, the entrance to Hell; the living cannot enter. Do you all intend to seek death? Stop now!"

Ye Liuyun heard this and felt a secret joy; it seemed the soul‑eating cat couldn't handle him, otherwise it wouldn't threaten him so much. If he could kill it, he would have done so already; why waste words?

"Is this the entrance to Hell?" Ye Liuyun immediately asked Hell Mingshe for confirmation, while bargaining with the soul‑eating cat: "Release the person, and we'll leave."

"Uncertain, can't tell yet. I need to see to know," Hell Mingshe was also somewhat puzzled.

"It's not that we won't release her; the woman herself doesn't want to leave," the soul‑eating cat said helplessly.

"I'll try to persuade her; you lead me there," Ye Liuyun guessed that Miaoyin was worried about demon cultivators blocking her outside, so she wouldn't go out.

At this moment, a gigantic soul‑eating cat appeared before Ye Liuyun. "Keep your word. Come with me."

Speaking, it let out a cry, then turned and sprinted with Ye Liuyun toward the direction of the flute sound.